Darjeeling 7-day Itinerary in May 2023

1. Day 1: Tiger Hill
   30 mins (8.2 km) from Darjeeling

   View the sunrise over the Himalayan mountain range at 2590m above sea level.

2. Day 2: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park
   20 mins (3.5 km) from Tiger Hill

   A place to learn about mountaineering and a home to the rare Red Panda, Siberian Tiger, and Himalayan Black Bear.

3. Day 3: Batasia Loop and War Memorial
   15 mins (5.4 km) from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

   A spiral railway track, a war memorial to the Gorkha soldiers, and a garden.

4. Day 4: Darjeeling Ropeway and Tea Garden
   30 mins (9.3 km) from Batasia Loop and War Memorial

   An enjoyable cable car ride over tea gardens and a chance to witness the tea-making process and savor the tea.

5. Day 5: Ghoom Monastery
   15 mins (6.1 km) from Darjeeling Ropeway and Tea Garden

   A magnificent monastery with a 15ft tall statue of Maitreya Buddha and mesmerizing views of the Kanchenjunga range.

6. Day 6: Happy Valley Tea Estate and Observatory Hill
   25 mins (9 km) from Ghoom Monastery

   Visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate, one of the largest tea gardens in Darjeeling, and Observatory Hill to watch the sunset over the Himalayas.

7. Day 7: Mahakal Temple and Mall Road
   15 mins (4.2 km) from Happy Valley Tea Estate and Observatory Hill

   The famous Mahakal Temple and the hub of Darjeeling's shopping district with lots of food and cultural items to buy.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tiger Hill (2 hours, Rs. 1300)
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park (3 hours, Rs. 500)
• Batasia Loop and War Memorial (1 hour, Rs. 50)
• Darjeeling Ropeway and Tea Garden (4 hours, Rs. 250)
• Ghoom Monastery (1 hour, Rs. 20)
• Happy Valley Tea Estate and Observatory Hill (3 hours, Rs. 600)
• Mahakal Temple and Mall Road (2 hours, Rs. 200)

Total estimated costs (for one person): Rs. 2940

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Singalila National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist monument with a stunning view. If you have less time, skip Batasia Loop and War Memorial and visit the Peace Pagoda instead.